Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Mon 5/6/24 3:40 PM

Velazquez is out of the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
It's the second straight day on the bench for Velazquez, who is in a 2-for-32 tailspin at the plate. He served as a pinch-hitter in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers and will be available off the bench Monday. Adam Frazier will serve as the Royals' designated hitter, and Kansas City could continue to rotate a number of players at that spot in the lineup while Velazquez has seemingly lost hold of an everyday role.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Sun 5/5/24 12:59 PM

Velazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez went 1-for-4 with a double and a run Saturday but still has just two hits over his past 11 games. Salvador Perez is resting his legs at designated hitter Sunday while Freddy Fermin starts behind the plate.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Fri 5/3/24 3:40 PM

Velazquez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez has been less and less of an everyday option for the Royals as the team continues to trot out lineups with Salvador Perez as first, Vinnie Pasquantino at DH and Freddy Fermin behind the dish. Velazquez hasn't done much to warrant an everyday role after starting the season red-hot, with just one hit in his last 27 at-bats.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Tue 4/30/24 5:30 PM

Velazquez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run Sunday, which broke a streak of 20 straight hitless at-bats. Vinnie Pasquantino will serve as the designated hitter while Salvador Perez (back) mans first base.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Sat 4/27/24 5:09 PM

Velazquez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez will begin Saturday's game on the bench with the Tigers sending out right-hander Casey Mize. Velazquez is hitless over his last six games and has reached base twice on walks over that span. Lefty-hitting Adam Frazier will start at DH and bat fifth in the lineup Saturday.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Thu 4/25/24 11:32 AM

Velazquez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
With the Royals looking to give Vinnie Pasquantino a day out of the field and Salvador Perez a day off behind the plate in the series finale, Velazquez will be a casualty from the Kansas City lineup. Pasquantino will serve as the Royals' designated hitter in Velazquez's stead, while Perez takes over Pasquantino's usual spot at first base.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Tue 4/23/24 6:41 PM

Velazquez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez is 2-for-21 in his past seven games and will head to the bench for the second time in Kansas City's past three contests. Adam Frazier is batting sixth as the designated hitter Tuesday.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Wed 4/17/24 5:18 PM

Velazquez is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez went 1-for-4 with a double and a run in Game 1, but he'll take a seat in the nightcap after making 12 straight starts. Salvador Perez will serve as the designated hitter while Freddy Fermin starts behind the plate.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Sun 4/14/24 1:21 PM

Velazquez went 2-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez was one of six Royals to log multiple hits Saturday. He's known for his power more than his speed -- this was his first steal and attempt since 2022. He's earned a significant role early in 2024, slashing .333/.385/.521 with two home runs, seven RBI, eight runs scored and three doubles over 13 contests as the Royals' primary designated hitter.

Nelson Velázquez
LF/RF/DH KC
Fri 4/5/24 2:21 AM

Velazquez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, a walk and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-1 win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Velazquez provided the Royals' early offense with an RBI single in the second inning and a solo shot in the fourth. The 25-year-old has some interesting power -- he's already swatted two homers through five games this season after hitting 17 in 53 contests a year ago. Velazquez is batting .294 with a 2:7 BB:K, three RBI and four runs scored over 19 plate appearances. The Royals are making sure he's not a full-time player against right-handed pitchers early on, though he could force his way to that kind of role if he continues to hit well.